If you’ve been injured at work in Florida, you may be entitled to receive benefits from workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that most employers in Florida are expected to pay for their employees. If you’re injured at work or get ill because of your job,…
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Making a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida
In Florida, workers’ compensation insurance is the law. Most employers are required to pay for this insurance for their employees and face serious fines if they don’t. If you’re injured on the job in Miami, Homestead, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, or in any other community, workers’ comp may pay benefits that…
Common Causes of Workers’ Compensation Cases in Florida
In Florida, most employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance for their workers, so you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you get injured on the job or are diagnosed with a work-related illness. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance that provides benefits, including paying for medical…
Common Mistakes That Could Hurt your Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida
Workers’ compensation is type of insurance, paid for by employers, that provides medical care, wage replacement, and other benefits to workers who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. If you are injured on the job in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because most workers in the state…
Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Florida?
In Florida, most businesses are required to offer workers’ compensation insurance for workers. Employers should pay for this insurance, so that in the event of a workplace injury or occupation illness, workers can get benefits. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with many Florida residents who have…
Workers’ Compensation Protects Workers, But You May Still Need an Attorney
Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. The system is designed to provide financial support quickly to workers while also protecting employers from lawsuits. In Florida, the workers’ compensation system is governed by the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act. If…
Workplace Injuries in Florida
Workplace injuries are a concern for employees and employers. Nobody wants to see a worker injured. For employees, an on-the-job injury can mean serious pain and suffering as well as loss of income. Employers can lose valuable talent and may worry about legal consequences. Flaxman Law Group has worked on…
Staying Safe in a Hustle Culture: Avoiding Workplace Injury
At this time of year, many workers are taking on extra shifts, second jobs, temporary jobs, or even gig work. In today’s hustle culture, many people are pursuing multiple streams of income to make ends meet or to get ahead. Whether you’re saving for a big purchase or want to…
Workplace Safety for Seasonal Workers
At this time of year, many people take on extra work to make money for the holiday season. Many stores also need seasonal helpers. Manufacturers need more factory workers to create more products and retailers need more employees to serve the holiday rush. Temp or seasonal work can be a…
Common Causes of Workplace Injury
Some workplaces are more dangerous than others. Manufacturing, trucking, construction work, and other sectors all have high levels of injury. Perhaps surprisingly, healthcare and education have some of the highest levels of injury in the private sector. However, every workplace, even the quietest office, can result in a job injury…